Jambalaya Calculator

Making authentic Cajun jambalaya or pastalaya for your family or any size gathering has never been easier!

Jambalaya Calculator - A Perfect Batch Every Time

Make authentic Louisiana jambalaya (and pastalaya!) with confidence using the most accurate jambalaya calculator available. The official iOS app version of Stadium Rat's spreadsheet trusted by Louisiana cooks for more than a decade, this app will help you make the perfect pot of jambalaya every time, whether you are cooking for one or for hundreds!

Enter your pot size, and the jambalaya calculator will tell you exactly how much meat, rice (or pasta!), produce, and spices you'll need to make the perfect batch and fill that pot to exactly the level you want.

KEY FEATURES

Supports both Jambalaya and Pastalaya!

Three Smart Calculation Modes: • By Pot Size: Select your pot size and get perfect ingredient amounts • By Servings: Enter guest count and serving size for automatic calculations • By Rice and Meat quantity: Use what you have on hand and calculate the rest

Official Jambalaya Calculator spreadsheet Ratios: Ratios and ingredient quantities come from the original and world famous Louisiana jambalaya calculator spreadsheet built by Stadium Rat and loved by all. Rice to liquid, meat to rice, spices per cup - all ratios are preserved for authentic flavor.

Easier Shopping Lists: Export organized grocery lists directly to your iPhone Reminders or Messages app. Ingredients are grouped by store section (Meat, Produce, Pantry, Spices) for efficient shopping.

Authentic Recipe Guide: Follow the complete 12-step traditional Gonzales jambalaya process with detailed instructions, cooking photos, and expert tips. Learn about critical techniques like proper gratin development, rice popping, and rolling versus stirring.

Configuration Management: Save your favorite calculator configs including customized ratios and custom pots

Advanced Features:

• Lock inputs during cooking to prevent accidental changes
• Cooking mode let's you focus on just the recipe at hand, with built-in timers
• Create custom pots - we have battle tested ratios up to 25 gallons, if you're making bigger batches than that, let's talk!
• Overflow warnings for pot capacity - for when your dreams are bigger than your pot!
• Cooking history log with rating system, photos, notes, and stats - track your jambalaya batches over time
• Support for iPhone and iPad

Expert Tips and Techniques: Professional advice on meat selection, spice balance, cooking equipment, and Louisiana jambalaya traditions. Learn the difference between Creole and Cajun styles, proper cast iron usage, and achieving the perfect rice pop.

Perfect for cooks making large batches for parties, family gatherings, or community events. Whether you are feeding 10 people or 100, get precise measurements every time.

No internet required - all calculations work offline.  Your recipes and configurations stay private on your device. This app doesn't have ads and never will.

Make the authentic Louisiana jambalaya you deserve with the most trusted calculator in the South.